For blending soups, sauces, smoothies, whipped cream, salad dressings…the list of uses for an immersion blender is practically endless! So what is an immersion blender, then, and why is it such a great tool for back-of-the-house food prep? An immersion blender is a kitchen appliance that allows the user to blend or puree food in…
Community Warehouse provides furniture and household items to low-income people in the Portland metro area, helping the recipients create a stable home for themselves and/or their families. In January, seeing a need and with product to help, Houston’s, Inc. reached out to the warehouse and donated more than 50 cases of dishes to the facility.…
On the go? Need dinner in a hurry? Try this Quick Chicken Curry idea from Coco Lopez® Quick Chicken Curry MAKES 6 SERVINGS Ingredients 3 cups cubed cooked chicken 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, finely chopped ¼ cup margarine or butter ¼ cup usifted flour 2 ½ cups milk or half &…
I remember watching the Super Bowl when I was growing up. Crowding in to the small living rooms of family or friends to watch the game, chaotic shouts at the TV as plays were made or missed, frenzied fans of this team or that team, hollering at the referees who missed a call…It was hard…
Quality and affordability combine to make one fantastic new line: the Spiegelau Wine Lovers collection by Libbey. Known in the industry for its high performance and detailed craftsmanship, Spiegelau is dedicated to producing the best possible glass and has yet to disappoint. Spiegelau’s Platinum Glass technology—the process of passing liquid glass through platinum-lined tubes—increases the…
For the second time since being hired by Houston’s in March, 2010, Brandy Schrantz is being recognized as Employee of the Quarter. Brandy was chosen for the 2014 1st quarter because she is efficient and detail oriented, is not afraid to ask questions, and will work on implementing changes to help the department run more…
Just a quick reminder… Houston’s will be closed Wednesday, January 1, 2014. We will return to our regular business hours Thursday, January 2, 2014. Best wishes for a safe and happy new year, from Houston’s!
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The Moscow Mule was dreamed up in 1941 by Cock ‘n’ Bull creator Jack Morgan and Smirnoff vodka distributor John Martin, two businessmen struggling to promote their product. Combining “the extra ginger soft drink” with not-yet-popular “white whiskey” and a squeeze of lime was a tasty success, but the decision to serve the beverage in…
Parts of a Knife Bolster: The thick band of steel between the heel and the handle—on forged knives only. Helps to balance the knife and prevents user’s hand from slipping across the blade. Butt: The end of the knife handle. Edge: Running from the heel to the tip, this is the sharpest part of the…